MSIB XX-018 Mariners are advised that pipeline operations are currently taking place on the Right Descending Bank (RDB) at Mile Marker (MM) 49.5, Lower Mississippi River, Above Head of Pass (AHP). Mariners are advised to utilize caution when transiting the…
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MSIB XX-017 HIGH WATER SAFETY ADVISORY: VTS Measure at Wilkinson Point (35′ and Rising) When the Baton Rouge gauge reads above 35′, a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Measure is established in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations,…
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MSIB XX-015 HIGH WATER SAFETY ADVISORY: VTS Measure at MM 167.5 to MM 234 AHP LMR (ABOVE 35′) When the Baton Rouge gauge reads above 35′, a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Measure is established in accordance with…
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MSIB XX-011 Waterways Status – Temporary Safety Zone MM 94 – 95 AHP LMR The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port New Orleans, under the authority of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act, will enforce a temporary safety zone…
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MSIB Vol.XX Issue 013 Revetment Operations January 13-20 will conducted as follows: Location: MM 172.5, RDB, AHP, LMR Days: Monday, January 13th through 17th, 2020 Time: Daily, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Restrictions: All vessels (except as described below) are…
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MSIB Vol XX Issue 010 HIGH WATER SAFETY ADVISORY: MM 219 to MM 240 AHP LMR (30′ and rising) As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 30′ and predicted to rise, the Captain of the Port of New…
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http://online.louisianamaritime.org/Files/publicFileStore/MSIB/MSIB_Vol_XX_Issue_002%20College_football_playoffs_event.pdf Waterways Status – College Football Playoffs Events – NEW ORLEANS, LA The College Football National Championship game will be held in New Orleans, LA on January 13, 2020. Leading up to the game, multiple events will be taking place…
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Safety Advisory – St. Alice Revetment Operations MM 163.8 RDB AHP LMR The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters of the Lower Mississippi River from Mile Marker (MM) 162.8 Above Head of…
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http://online.louisianamaritime.org/Files/publicFileStore/MSIB/MSIB_Vol_XX_Issue_003_-_Security_Posture.pdf The Captain of the Port (COTP) New Orleans wishes to remind Federal, State, local, and private sector partners of our shared responsibilities to preserve the Marine Transportation System (MTS), while protecting the people and communities who live near and…
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Safety Advisory- Manchac Bend Revetment Operations MM 214 – 216 LDB AHP LMR have been extended through January 8,2020. As before, the operations will be from 0900 through 2100 daily. Original Notice: The USACE will conduct Revetment Operations as follows: Time:…
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M/V SBI HURCULES remains anchored at MM 15 BHP with two assist tugs, along the western edge of the channel. A VTS measure is in effect restricting inbound/outbound deep draft vessels to 47 ft. draft or less, and for one-way…
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The USACE will conduct Revetment Operations as follows: Time: Daily from 0900 to 2100 Hours, Local (excluding weekends) Dates: December 30, 2019 through January 6, 2020 (excluding January 4-5, 2020) Location: MM 215 LMR Vessel Restrictions: Deep draft vessels are…
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Time of Closure: 1849 Hours, Local. Time of Reopening: 2103 Hours, Local. Due to improved visibility in the vicinity of Algiers Point MM 94.5 AHP, the Mississippi River at Algiers Point is now open to all traffic. Vessels are reminded…
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Time of closure is 1849, local. Due to Low Visibility in the vicinity Algiers Point MM94.5 AHP the Mississippi River at Algiers Point is closed to all traffic. For updates on conditions in this area contact Vessel Traffic Service Lower…
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There will be a USCG Temporary Safety Zone as follows: When: Tuesday, December 31, 2019-Wednesday, January 1, 2020 Time: 2330 – 0030 Local At: MM 94.0-MM95.0 AHP Why: New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display All vessels are prohibited…
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The USCG has issued a safety advisory for revetment operations at MM 219. Date of Operations: 26-27 December 2019 Time of Operations: Daily from 0600 to 1900 Hours Location: LMR, MM 219.0, RDB Safety Advisory Zone: MM 218.5 to MM…
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There will be a USCG Temporary Safety Zone as follows: When: Tuesday, December 31, 2019-Wednesday, January 1, 2020 Time: 2330 – 0030 Local At: MM 229.5-MM230.5, AHP Why: New Years Eve Fireworks Display All vessels…
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Closure Time of Notification: 1921 Hours, Today, 14 December 2019. Due to Low Visibility in the vicinity Algiers Point MM94.5 AHP the Mississippi River at Algiers Point is closed to all traffic. For updates on conditions in this area contact…
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Time of Closure: 2209 Hours, 13 December 2019 Time of Reopening: 0930 Hours, 14 December 2019 Note: Previous Closure Time of Closure: 0355 Hours, 13 December 2019 Time of Reopening: 1345 Hours, 13 December 2019 Due to improved visibility in…
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Time of Closure is 2209, 13 Dec 2019. Due to Low Visibility in the vicinity Algiers Point MM94.5 AHP the Mississippi River at Algiers Point is closed to all traffic. For updates on conditions in this area contact Vessel…
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